Number Run 3D vs Canvas Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Run 3D
Navigate a vibrant 3D world, collecting numbers to grow your character and overcome challenging obstacles. This casual runner game offers simple controls for quick play sessions, perfect for filling short breaks.
- Simple touch controls
- Collect numbers to grow
- Avoid obstacles
- Casual gameplay
- Short play sessions
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You have never seen a runner game like this! Plus and Run! It is very simple and casual run game :) ...but HARDER than you think! Fill up the water and avoid obstacles to reach the end · · · · · · Game Feature · · · · · · · » Simply touch to play game » Just play this game on your 10 minutes of free time :) Developer - Best Hyper Casual Game Developer in South Korea
Canvas Run
Navigate through levels by expanding your canvas. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.
- Expand canvas to clear levels
- Easy slide controls
- Addictive gameplay mechanic
- Progress through levels
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!
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Verdict
Number Run 3D and Canvas Run both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Number Run 3D's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's. Number Run 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.0). Canvas Run's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 5.8K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Run 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Number Run 3D against 4.5 for Canvas Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Run has 33K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Number Run 3D's written reviews are positive against 29% of Canvas Run's.
Number Run 3D ships an update every 2 months, Canvas Run fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Number Run 3D | Canvas Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.8K ratings) | 4.5 (33K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better | 29.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | 33K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 263 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MondayOFF | Voodoo |
Customer experience
Number Run 3D
Canvas Run
User reviews
Number Run 3D
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Good way to train the mind
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and freezes
- 🔋 High number of ads
- 🐛 Offline issues with ads
Canvas Run
From 33K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Satisfying and relaxing gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Gems collected
- 🌈 Colorful visuals
Room to improve
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔓 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔍 Unclear purpose of gems
- 🔻 Unfair ball reduction mechanics
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
Bugs and requests
Number Run 3D
Reported bugs
2 issues- Glitches and freezes
- Offline issues with ads
Requested features
3 requests- Add sound/audio
- Increase difficulty with bigger numbers
- Implement an ad-free version
Canvas Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera glitches and falls through the map
- Game freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent ball count reductions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
- Offline play mode
- More obstacles and challenges
- Clearer progression and scoring system
In-app purchases
Number Run 3D
No in-app purchases
Canvas Run
- No Ads$2.99
Questions
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